Definition of coincidental
1 : resulting from a coincidence a coincidental resemblance
2 : occurring or existing at the same time coincidental deaths
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Examples of coincidental in a sentence
The fact that he and his boss went to the same college was purely coincidental.
the nearly coincidental deaths of Princess Diana and Mother Teresa
Origin and Etymology of coincidental
First Known Use: circa 1800
COINCIDENTAL Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of coincidental for English Language Learners
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: happening because of a coincidence : not planned
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